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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28
rur ypw corrRyOR OF WAIVE.

AUGusrA Me-. Dec. 27.-Upon formally taking the
chair at tho opening Of the session of the Executive
Council today Governor Marble made brief address,
alluding feclngly 10 tho death OF Governor BodweL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28

Only official Of th' city government '""" "
found Yesterday who had ever heard of this 'ut WIN
,bc yi,autc interests involved. He was Deputy Ecs
,stcr Martin Tlcrc have been some letters written
to this Office sad hc. ashing II We hne" any ll"s
Of fine Nchcr suit As a matter of fact "a" A"""
nothing of such a suit It, pretty modest 'Ia'"
to lc proved, taking n 'iNy six acres "i 'an' ''o"
Canal .t H. ms opinion. It IS ghost story HE
l,,l.,d. o( Other, that pop mp regarding claims 4"
mart, n( Manhattan Island. They maicuaHD' about
as often a, to Tie va, and MYTHICAL fund, lying 'i"'c
i'm fh. vault, OF the Eanh of England, awaiting Amcn
tan heirs , , ,t
TaN Comm ~-iorcr Coleman smiled when a>icl
about the suit. newer heard ot IT, shd h'- u
il Ike lots uf other similar claims
Well. the rify's interests are protected 'a,h ~
sl,tauf Corporation Counsel Dean, Tor "" a" AZ Z,
., ~ - da.a are- for unknown owners when laS ing
ont streets taking private property ior mhHc n'-
All the same would not give 40 Tor "chfi' 'a'h
! never head Of g."
Other official, treated tie matter In the same loco''
hOlihaX lpIIi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28
sowDeps TO PLAY FOR THE BOsrOyS

CHICAGO, Dec. GA St. Panl dispatch says A
deal has been closed between Manager scy. Of the
Boston Baseball club AMI Managers Thompson and
Barnes Of the St. Paul nine, by which sowders, the
light weight pitcher who played with ST. Paul lsss
season goes to Boston next year. 1t Is stated tAaD
81 .Fnn was paid for the transfer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28
RUFFIANs ~ CONTROL OF A BURNING TOWN.

RUFFTAyS ~ CONTROL OF BURNING TOWN
CHICAGO, Dec PA dis patch from Ashland, WIS.,.
about the fire Wakccd, Mich says that the law less
element had full control tho during the progress
OF the fire. Hundreds of Shots tired by the roughs
lnmldate mo- chants who were ndeivorng to save
somo of their stock They went into number Of
stores I'm a body and while of them would cover
the inmates with rcvOlyers, others would be robbng
the stores OF the valuable goods. The nhiskey
secured from the large number of In the block
made the perfect demons, and the people who had
propcrty stood by aghaSt. They POW erlcs> and
made no to Interfere with What was gong
streets filed with hatlcss women. some rushing
about searching for lost children and Others wringha
their hands and crying as they watched the dc>ttc.
ton OF their homes. Wake field was a N pical minn!
region town and composed entirely of wooden bud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28
A GREAT BLOW TO TIE KNIGHTS


BELIFF THAT THE ORGANIZATION WILL GO TO
PIECEs-Rrv NGE or THE BROTHERHOOD
READING. Dec 81 (Spccid.)-Thc relations be
tween the Knights of Labor and the Reading Rail
road Company have been seN cred and many per
of the opinion that the organization has
received blow from which it will never recover.
The time set for the men to report for duty here
WAS o'clock this morning and those who failed
to arrive in the early trains were considered dis
charged and other men were put their PLACES.
Some twenty-five old engineers who struck ten
years ago were rc-cmpOycd and started out at
noon. Ii is thought it will take at lcastra week
before these men become thoroughly acquainted
with their duties and learn the road. When the
old engineers boarded the locomotives they were
run in front Of the depot in the presence Of sew
cral hundred persons who had been attracted
there by the report that the Reading people had
r,consdcrcd their decision not TO strike This
story however, quickly denied The scenes
recall Il the great strike Of 81, and the old en-
ployos who believed at that time that the com
pany did wrong in driving the finest set OF men II
ever had from the road were glad TO see some OF
them back Many Of the bnkcmcn conductors
and frcmon failed to show up and their places
were filled by others. Superintendent Cable was
on hand early and finding that the men were slow
in rcport ng for duty directed the empl"vm'n
Of such hands as were found suitable giving pref
eroncc 10 former employees Later on he rccelvcd
orders fr m General MANAGER Mcleod that all ms
mon should be protected if necessary and slulkcrS
should not De taken back under any clrcuni-
~ianccs \ number II special of'ccrS were sworn IN
and will be used on various trains
Tho action Of the mon in this city has com
ul,tclv m rallied the "mnloyeS throughout IN"
entire system and in consequence Nn"rn''n'"'
Cahlcs Office has been hes 'cd all day by mon
who refused 10 take ont trains on Friday and sat
ur1pv hcgging that they hc given back their "ld
positions ONLY few wcr" succrSNfnL IN" men
actnowcdgc their dnfoat freely and regret their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28

LORD LANsDowNE HURT WHILE SKATING.
OTTAWA. Dee. OF Lord Lalsdowne, while sbafins 10
day fell on the ice and received painful Injuries 10 HIS
head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28
CLAIMING &C AcRrs SorTH or CANAL-ST.
THE FLATTERING PRO-rECTs AHEAD FOR The
ul,IRs OF wIIFRED WEBER.

ucIRs OF vIIFRED WEBER
DOVER. y. H., Dee 27-Dr ". ". Weber S'a'FI
to day that the claim Of his father. William Neh"r'
as one Of the heirs plot Of land sixty sA acres In
extent In NcwNolk city, south of Canal ST. has been
proven The plot is Tow STUDDED with massive bnHd
lngs aad was lought In 1886 by " llfrcd Weber, Oi
IIrIlaLc. who srttlcd Manhattan Island a short
time previous. In 1G7i Mr. Weber leased the land
To a binsman. Wilfrcd Weber, jr iT 20" yeas. lf.
Weber, father is Of the seventh generation "i
Weber sen. " ho originally Owned thc land vn ih'
e1 IiratiOu Of ia" c,r III ls1j the lahu ndui a' w.
vcrrd TO the descendants Of The ORIGINAL "Hii''
Weber Tor a IcN N"al, Ia-t William N''TF ''i
oihcr descendants have ben busib cugaecd T. owing
that they Al. direct descendant, Of the INST owner
1h.ic viii be = mccilug ui li'c h'u, In "" "Ih ''
January 20 hi, property Is valued = S-oooV""'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28
TALK OF ANOTHER STRIKE.
TROUBLE OVER employees WHO FAILED TO GE1

TROUBLE OVER employees WHO FAILED TO GET
BACK N TIME To SAVE THEMSELVES.
POTTsvIIrr, Dec 27.-For some cause the order
issued by the Executive Committee Of the Read
ing Rairoadcrs Convention for the strikers to re-
sumo work did not reach this point until the
middle Of the forenoon. When it was received
the crews belonging to the PalO Alto terminus
promptly reported there for duty, but found that
a number of the trains had already been started
with crews and were informed that none who
had not reported on time this morning in accord
ancc with Manager McLeods order would be
taken on. This development put a new phase
upon the situation and produced a profound SEN
sation among the late stri;ers. meeting OF
District Assembly No. 1850 was hastily called
to consider the situation and remained in session
throughout the day and evening. AS a result OF
this protracted deliberation resolution was fin
ally adopted declaring the assembly locked out
and sent to the Port Richmond assembly with an
appeal to stand by No. 1850 committee
was also sent to Supcrntcndent Swcigard to
countcrmand the action Of the Palo Alto dispatch
er in replacing the strikers with new men.
The committee returned from Philadelphia this
evening and reported the result Of their confer
cncc Mr. Sweigard insisted upon the peremptory
discharge Of Bernard j. Sharllcy, Ambrose Ileadc
and - Bennett, the committee who first waited
upon him with reference to the Port Richmond
trouble. together with the five crews who refused
to handle the nour cars The committee consent
ed to this, and then asked guarantee that all
other strikers would be rc-employcd. This Super
intcndcnt Sweigard refused. and the conference
abruptly terminated.
This report greatly inccnscd the meeting and as
a result committees left here the night trains
tonight for all points south as far aS Phadelphla
and north to Tamaqua, ShamOtn and MahanOy
Plane 10 appeal to the local assemblies at those
points to stand by the discharged strikers and IT
IS expected that general tc-up along the whole
line Will be rc-inauguratcd tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-28

were his Victims and thcy inmates Of the
Convent Of the Good Shepherd at Cork.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
THE HORSE CAR STRIKE.
A Number of HoodIums Placed
Under Bonds.
Further Trouble Feared from the
Idle Crowds.
Help to be Summoned from Other
Cities.

BOSTON, Feb. 21.-The hoodlums who at
tackled the Cambridge horse cars and police,
yesterday, were in court, today, and SEN
tences ranging from $40 and costs to one
year in the house of correction were imposed
Many Of them appealed their cases to a
higher court and were held in from $500 to
$1,000 bonds for appearance.
There have been no concerted attacks
upon the cars of the Cambridge railroad dur
ing today. but several cases of assault are
reported from there since dark. Two shots
were fired into car on the Pearl street
route by some one in hiding. One or two
ladies' narrowly escaped being hit by the
bullets, but fortunately no one was injured.
The only damage done was the breaking of
windows. A short time later stones were
thrown at another car of the same line,
breaking the windows. About O'Clock as
North Cambridge car was passing Sacra
mento street on its inward trip to Boston a
large block of granite was thrown by some
person secreted near the stone yard, striking
the driver of the car and knocking him
senseless. He was removed to the COM
pany,S stable and was unable to resume his
Trips tonight. The company has run cars ON
all Its routes upon schedule time, today, but
abandoned some of its most dangerous
routes at 6 o'clock. The night cars are all
run under police escort. There are fears of
trouble tomorrow, it being holiday and the
streets will all probably be thronged with
idle crowds. AS precaution the
two companies of State militia located in
Cambridge and the Grand Army post have
been placed under arms and are ready for
service at moments notice. Details of
police from Salem, Lynn and Lawrence have
arrived tonight, and it is understood that a
detachment is coming from Worcester in the
morning. The mayor has requested saloon
keepers to close their places of business dur
ing the day.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
the TEXAS ouTRAcEs.
More Testimony Before the Senate
Investigating Committee.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-R. p. Haekworth
(white), Justice of the Peace of Washington
County, Texas, was recalled by the Texas
Investigating Committee to-day and identi-
fed the following note received by him
BRENNAN, Dee. 10.
Sir-You have had plenty of time TO get away
from this county. We know you have been steal
ing from this county for the last two years, and
are as mean and dangerous as any Of your crowd.
We are determined 70 get rid Of you, and II you
you as we think best
(Signed) SECRETARY CITIZENS.
Carl Scheutze (white), II years of age zone
of the memoralists), was sworn. He is per-
sonally Republican, but published an inde-
pendent German paper at Brennan and af-
terward at Galveston. He left BRENNAN on
the 18th of last December. The average Re
publican majority in the county was, he be-
lieved, 800 or 600. Witness was County At
torney from 1876 to $780, witness made only
one speech during the last campaign: he re-
fused to take part in it because he wished to
devote himself to his paper; threats were
made during the campaign by Judge Kirk
against Mr.. Hackw0rth; they were to the
effect that he kirk would hold Hackworth
to account personally for anything he might
say during the campaign; witness wrote in
his paper about the habit Of the Democratic
officials of summoning class of jurors who
would not do justice to the Republicans; the
antipathy to him was due to the fact that he
had SHOWN up TINS ana Otner objectionable
practices to the Germans; witness had no
written or verbal order to leave town, but to
every man who lived there it was very evil
dent that he could not remain. He was told
by Mr. Bryan, Democrat that it was evil
dent that he could not live there; that they
(the Democrats) would kill him. witness,
knowing his life wasn't worth nickel, left
that night; he returned subsequently and
closed up his business and moved his paper
to Galveston. When the train departed
three shots were fired into it and rock was
thrown through the window.
On cross-examination witness said he had
no idea that they would have a partisan
hearing: he knew of no Republican as prom
inent as himself against whom threats had
not been made. Witness didn't like to say
anything against the National Administra-
tion, but the reason whylthe present condi-
tion of things didn't exist previously was be-
cause the Marshals and officers were Repnb-
licans and the Irregularities were vigorous
ly prosecuted. To-day if a Republican was
killed in Washington county the guilty men
were not punished; witness was a candidate
for County Judge against Judge Kirk at the
last election and was defeated by $50 votes I;
he claimed that 110S votes in his favor were
unjustly thrown out.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
A Philadelphia Vessel Seized by the
Spanish Government.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21.-The Record to-
day publishes the following: Another of
those outrages which American shipmasters
encounter in Spain and its provinces is 70
ported from Inoalge, Spain, where the
Philadelphia bark g. Rensens has been
seized and sold after having been detained
for over two years. The trouble arose
mainly from heavy debt forced upon the
bark by Samuel Dabney, American consul
at Fayal, Azores Islands. The Rensens
sailed from New York the latter part OF
1884 for Malaga with general cargo Of mer-
chandise, and by reason of heavy weather
she was obliged to put into Fayal as har-
Dor of refuge. A board of survey was called
by the master of the Remsens who con
tended as repairs would amount to more
than the value of the bark that she should
be condemned as a constructive total loss
and abandoned to the underwriters. Con-
sui Dabney, who Is dealer in vessel sup
plies, however, insisted on repairing the
bark which he did, taking in payment
bottomry bond payable on vessel and cargo.
When the bark arrived at Malaga the own
ers found their craft hopelessly in debt.
Their only salvation would be to get her
home where the obligation could be paid
without difficulty. They also found that the
debt contracted outside Of Spain or her do
minions could not be enforced within her
provinces. In spite of all this the vessel
was seized and writ issued for her eonfis-
cation and for two years she was in charge
of Spanish officials, rotting at the wharf. A
suit for damages has been brought against
the Spanish government, which demand Is in
the hands OF Secretary OF State Bayard.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
BltCHTED LOVE
Sends Waterville Young Lady After
Rat Poison.

WATERvILLE, Feb. 2l.-At little after 9
o'clock Saturday night. a we'll known young
girl of Waterville stepped into Harmon g.
McMann's drug store and called for box of
'Rough on Rats" Mr.. McMann, who wait
ed on her, suspected something wrong, and
refused to sell her the poison. She went out
and he, Immediately following her, stepped
across the street to the Office of Deputy Sher-
iff Hill and told him Of the occurrence. Mr..
Hill went to several of the drug stores and
told them not to sell the young lady any
Trough on Rats" AS he went into Mr.. Ira
ii. loves store, he saw the girl, and Mr..
Lowe just putting up package. The shsr-
iff asked him what it was, and Mr.. Lowe
said "Rough on Rats" Mr.. Hill told him he
had better not let her have it, as he thought
she wouldn't make proper use of it. The
girl sat down in chair and began to cry, at
the same time saying you've foiled me this
time, Mr.. Hill, but you can't again" The
cause Of her dependency, as Of old, was
'bliehted love-" Nothing has been heard
of the affair since, and probably the girl has
given up her rash intention.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
Public Notice.

Notice is hereby given that public hearing
Will be had before the Judiciary Committee in its
room at the State House. Wednesday. Feb. %, at
$50 D. M, upon the subject of the competition OF
convict labor with the industries of the State.
Manufacturers and others who have practical
suggestions to make are respectfully requested to
be present or forward their views.
ANDREW p. WISWELL,
feb12sntd See. Jud. CON-
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
SOUTHERN PACIFIC NEWS.
Floods, Murders and Disturbances
by Earthquakes and Volcanoes.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.-Australian ad-
vices by steamer Zealander state that 60
lives were lost by the recent floods at Bris-
bane, Queensland. The damage to property
is enormous but cannot yet be estimated.
The Auck and Bell of January 26, prints a
private letter received from Kimberly which
contains an account of terrible slaughter of
negroes in that district. A miner stole a
young black and in retaliation the negroes
killed the minerand wounded his two com
panions. The Batter escaping secured as
sistance and pursued the blacks, and out of
band of 40 Of the latter all but one were
slot down.
The Hawaiian Gazette of February s, says
the eruption of lava from the cratrr of Mauna
Loa has ceased. The length of flow which
reached the sea was 20 miles. Earthquake
shocks were felt until January 20. On Feb
ruary II, the Honolulu Bulletin issued an
extra announcing a volcanic outbreak. at
Maknoweowes. Smoke, steam and lava
were emitted. The lava flowed in the di-
rection of Kawaihal.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
An Important Base Ball Conference.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 21.-The special
committee appointed by the National Base
Ball League to decide which club should dis
band to make room for Pittsburg, and to dis
in session in this city today. This commit
tee is composed of President Young of the
League, President Spalding Of Chicago, and
President Day Of New York. The question
at issue is between the st. Louis Maroons,
Kansas City and indianapolis. 1t was stat
ed this afternoon by one of the delegates
that the Kansas City's purchase of the Ma
rooms franchise has been ratified. The price
paid was $4,000, which includes Denny,
Glasscock and the entire lot Of players.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
A Forger to be Sent Back to the
NEWFOUNDLAND.
Starving Fishermen to immlgrate to
British Columbia

OTTAWA, Feb. 21.-Adyices received here
by the government from Newfoundland state
that large number of fishermen who have
been living in state of destitution in that
province for the past year are preparing to
leave and settle in British Columbia early in
the spring. The Dominion government last
year sent out an expedition to ascertain, as
far as possible, the value of the offshore fish
cries from 20 to 30 miles off the coast of Brit
ish Columbia, where several valuable fishing
banks were said to have been discovered.
The result was only fairly satisfactory, and
another attempt will be made this spring. 1t
is hoped in this way to relieve the great dis
tress that so frequently prevails in New
foundland, and at the same time populate
British Columbia.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
Acurious Industry.

ELSuRA, N. Y, Feb. 2O.-An industry pc
culiar to this city alone is the extracting of
wool from rags composed partly OF cotton
and partly Of wool. The rags, gathered
from all parts of the country, are treated by
a secret chemical process by which the cot
ton is destroyed and the wool left as sound
as it ever was. The rags are dried, the cot
ton dust rubbed out, and the wool run
through what is called garnetlng machine,
from which it issues like flimsy veil, re-
sembling the original fleece. Wool Is thus
made practically indestructible.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
Newspaper Manager and Editor
Fight a Duel.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 21.-Emile Rivorie,
manager, and Andre l.. Roman, editor Of
the French evening paper Trait d'Union,
engaged in a duel, Saturday, az Jefferson.
The weapons used were ordinary dueling
pistols. The distance was Is PAGES. After
exchanging two shots each without blood
shed, the seconds interposed and hostilities
ended. 1t appears that there has been some
misunderstanding regarding the manage
ment Of the paper and the duel was the re-
suit of this disagreement.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
Funeral Services of General Potter.

NEWPORT, r. l., Feb. 21.-A brief funeral
service was held this afternoon over the re-
mains Of the late General b. Potter at his
cottage Rev. c. G. Gilliat officiated. The
casket was covered with black broadcloth
and trimmed with silver. 1t bore plate
with the following inscription:
General Robert B. Potter,
Major General Volunteers, U. s. A.
Born July 16, 1929.
Died February 10, 1887"
The service was attended by a large num-
Der Of army and navy officers and city
people. Tomorrow the body will be taken
to New York, where the funeral will be held
in Trinity church Wednesday afternoon.
The interment will be in Greenwood Gene
terry.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
a walkIne match In philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21.-A six days &C.
as-you-piease walking match for, the dla-
,monG belt and championship of the world,
>cnened At the Elite Rink at i2.i6 this morn
Sps" in the presence of about 6ooc people
sThs srhaya we're forty starters, among them be-
~, I, 4 nson Strokel winner Of the recent "
S"s Snsnrs a1, race George Noremae, Frank Hart,
Robert Vint, Peter Panchor, Chris Taber,
ssmes AIherts, II, D. Graham, the Niagara
n 10 rs barrel man Aswrence Donovan, the
brides jumper; anc GsefRe ltliy: lyr 'ohh
Wughes, who was entered; lla bob slai''
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
Gov. HiII's Presidential Boom.

pa6 G2E i5 H il t. @ Spep Biz tasatsTa h
Oxford Club in Brooklyn, where he is to be
guest. Several hundred invitations have
been issued. Tomorrow night the governor
will be the guest of honor at the dinner to
be given by the Young Mems Democratic
Club. He will reply to the toast, 81 am a
Democrat" and is expected to maintain his
policy to capture the delegates from his State
large number of prominent Democrats
will be present
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
Heavy Damage by Railroad Wreck,

DEPERE, Wis, Feb. 21.-Two freight
trains on the Milwaukee and Northern road
collided at this place, yesterday. derailing
1ye cars, demolishing the cabOOse and badly
wreeking two engines. Several train meI
had narrow escapes from injury. The dam
age is heavy
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
The Age of Consent.

The legal affairs committee have at last
decided to report a bill fixing the age at
which a girl may legally consent to her own
ruin at IA years. At present the age of con-
sent is 10 wears
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-22
An Accident In Which Nobody is
Killed.

FARGO, Oak, Feb. 2l.-The passenger
morning, ran into the freight on side track,
forty miles west. 1t struck the caboose,
throwing that down an embankment on one
side and two engines of the passenger train
rolled over the embankment on the other.
The engineers and the firemen were all badly
bruised, but not fatally. No passengers were
hurt. The trains were delayed 10 hours.